Preparing for the future of HCI by understanding the past and present

Abstract:

Based on Jonathan's 2017 book 'From Tool to Partner: The Evolution of Human-Computer Interaction', this presentation covers the history of several HCI fields and discusses opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Software evolved from passively reacting to human input to today’s dynamic partnership. Understanding the trajectories prepares us to respond to unexpected developments in years to come. The forces that shaped HCI in computer science, human factors, information systems, information science, and design are covered, with examples and implications for our new era. The presentation relies heavily on timelines, examples, and images.

Biography:

Prior to joining Microsoft, Jonathan Grudin was Professor of Information and Computer Science at University of California, Irvine. He has been active in the ACM Computer Human Interaction and Computer Supported Cooperative Work fields since their formation in the 1980s. He was editor of ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction and an associate editor of Computing Surveys. He is an ACM Fellow and member of the CHI Academy.